September County News: Finals Day/Lancs TV

 

14/09

There's nobody there Mick! I wonder why?

Lancashire CCC appear to be testing the water about bringing in a pay wall for Lancs TV see survey

12/09

12 September 2024

The Board of Directors and staff have become aware of specifically targeted and sustained online abuse and harassment. Leicestershire County Cricket Club does not tolerate any such abuse and has a zero-tolerance policy toward any sort of malice.

As a result of the online abuse, it has now been handed over to the Police.

Any individuals exhibiting any form of online abuse will be immediately banned from the Club.

Negative and malicious comments do not reflect the spirit of Leicestershire CCC or the values we fervently endorse as a Club. We encourage all fans to support the Club and its teams positively, and help create an environment conducive to success both on and off the pitch.

11/09

Essex County Cricket Club have received a 12-point County Championship points deduction from an independent panel of the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) after the club and batter Feroze Khushi admitted a breach of ECB Directives 3.2 and 3.3.
Essex appealed the CDC’s decision on sanction and that appeal has now been dismissed by a separate CDC Appeal Panel.
Mr Khushi used a bat which failed a bat-gauge test during Essex’s Vitality County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on 6 April 2024 and a number of subsequent tests thereafter.
The CDC imposed a 12-point deduction in the 2024 Vitality County Championship, with a further penalty, suspended for two years, of half the available match points (to include any available bonus points) in any competition. Mr Khushi was also issued with a reprimand. Those sanctions have been upheld by a CDC Appeal Panel.  Essex are apparently unhappy, claiming the bat gauge was the wrong size. The full judgement here

Gloucestershire get away with their dangerous wicket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) referred concerns raised in the above County Championship match to the Cricket Regulator. The match commenced at Bristol on Thursday 29th August 2024, but was initially suspended and then abandoned by the umpires on day 1.

The Cricket Regulator has conducted a full investigation, interviewing the match officials, captains, coaches, and grounds staff. The Regulator has viewed live stream footage and benefitted from an expert technical report.

The Cricket Regulator was satisfied, as a result of those enquiries, that the bounce was significantly uneven and dangerous to the players. The Cricket Regulator therefore fully supports the decisions taken by the match officials to abandon the match in the circumstances with which they were presented.

However, the Cricket Regulator is satisfied that Gloucestershire CCC have demonstrated that they sought, acting reasonably, to prepare the best quality pitch that they could for the match they were staging.

As a result, no charges will be brought on this occasion.

The Cricket Regulator does however expect Gloucestershire CCC to take steps to prevent issues of this nature arising in the future. The pitch advisor who investigated the pitch at Bristol will offer to provide support to Gloucestershire CCC moving forward.

08/09

Petition to Remove Sean Jarvis and John Williams from LCCC

As a lifelong member of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, I have seen the ups and downs and fought alongside my fellow members and fans for the love of this grand old sport. It's with disappointment and frustration that I now write this petition, for the situation at our club has reached breaking point.

Given the mistrust and discontent surrounding the conduct of Sean Jarvis, the Club's CEO, and John Williams, the Commercial Director, we call for their immediate resignation or removal from their positions. Accusations weigh heavy against them for their role in severely damaging our club's reputation and ethos.

Their decisions have caused outrage and dissent among the fans and the broader cricket community. As members, we deserve leaders who respect and uphold the values of our cherished club, keeping us united and secure in the common love for this sport.

Therefore, we, the members and fans of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, demand that Jarvis and Williams either willingly step down or be removed from their respective positions.

Their positions are not just job titles but places of trust, and it is clear this trust has been broken. This call for change echoes the sentiment of thousands who feel let down and want to see a positive change in our club’s leadership. Join our cause. Sign this petition and make your voice heard. Demand that the Club reinstate the values on which it was built.

Here’s a summary of the evidence supporting my concerns:

Performance and Accountability: Despite being in charge for five years, Jarvis has often cited issues inherited from the previous regime. Your observation that things have worsened during his tenure could be a point of concern if progress is not evident.

Financial Losses: The club's significant financial losses, including a record £440K last year with projections exceeding £650K this year, indicate serious fiscal mismanagement that needs addressing.

Appointment of John Williams: The choice to appoint John Williams, despite his previous failures and questionable commercial acumen, raises concerns about whether the hiring process was adequately scrutinized and whether it reflects poorly on Jarvis’s decision-making.

Masterplan Expenditure: The expenditure on the Masterplan, while the club faces financial strain, questions whether the focus should be on long-term projects rather than addressing immediate financial issues. This also brings into question the justification for Jarvis’s high salary.

Membership Pricing and Strategy: Slashing ticket prices and then discussing the need to explore other options can appear inconsistent and confusing, especially if membership fees are being raised. This raises doubts about the strategic approach to attracting local support.

Payment Issues: If non-cricketing staff are not being paid while senior executives’ salaries remain intact, it reflects potential inequality and mismanagement.

Unnecessary Expenditure on things like Pods: The decision to spend on luxury pods and whether the Jarvis family is receiving discounts or special treatment when booking from the hospitality team along with forced use of specific services from his business may indicate a misuse of funds and conflicts of interest.

My concerns revolve around financial mismanagement, questionable appointments, inconsistent strategies, and possible conflicts of interest. These points could be used to argue for a change in leadership.

John S

07/09

Leicestershire Trial to Continue

Mr Jarvis seems to think casual watches will bother to watch his little county for a £4 fee [plus exchange rates convertion costs] when their Youtube algorithm will just recommend another stream for free. Is he just driving potential new interest in LCCC away? Are the results of this trial going to be published?

06/09

Kent Head Coach Matt Walker to leave at the end of the season, the club needing fresh ideas.

John Sadler "sacked" from Head Coach position at Northamptonshire

05/09

Leicestershire seek private investment

01/09

Kent and Essex at rumoured to be brokering a swap between 

Compton

and 

Browne